Notice 27 Aug 2025 compliance, regulations, securities, options trading, exchanges

📈Nasdaq GEMX Proposes Amendments to Options Trading Regulations

Nasdaq GEMX has filed a notice to amend its options trading rules concerning order types and protocols, specifically addressing terms like "Block Order" and "Facilitation Order." The amendments aim to enhance clarity and consistency in trading practices, including the management of orders during trading halts. The proposed changes align with regulatory standards to maintain fair trading conditions.

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Notice 27 Aug 2025 sec, securities, regulatory change, trading fees, nasdaq, options trading, gemx, market makers

📉GEMX Proposes Changes to Maker Rebates and Taker Fees

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Nasdaq GEMX to amend pricing schedules for options trading. The amendment includes adjustments to Maker Rebates for Market Makers and changes to Taker Fees for Priority Customers, aimed at incentivizing order flow and maintaining competitive market dynamics.

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Notice 26 Aug 2025 market data, trading fees, options trading, securities regulation, cboe bzx, intraday data

📈Proposed Fees for One-Minute Intraday Open-Close Report by Cboe BZX

The Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed adopting fees for its new One-Minute Intraday Open-Close Report, with subscription options for firms and educational discounts for academic institutions. This change aims to enhance the data services provided to various market participants, reflecting an evolving landscape in market data access and fees.

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Notice 25 Aug 2025 sec, regulation, financial services, nasdaq, options trading, customer rebates

📈Proposed Rule Change for Nasdaq PHLX on Customer Rebates and Strategy Caps

Nasdaq PHLX announces a proposed rule change to amend the Customer Rebate Program's tier thresholds and strategy caps. The adjustments aim to incentivize increased Customer volume and minimize transaction costs for members involved in options trading, aiming to enhance overall trading activity on the exchange.

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Notice 25 Aug 2025 financial services, options trading, market liquidity, cryptocurrency, etfs, sec regulations

💰SEC Proposal to Increase Options Limits for Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC has published a notice regarding BOX Exchange LLC's proposed rule change to amend Position Limits for options on Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF. This change aims to enhance market liquidity and encourages competitive trading environments, benefiting participants trading these options.

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Notice 25 Aug 2025 sec, regulation, securities, options trading, rule change, mx2

📈SEC Extends Decision Period for MX2 Options Trading Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding MX2 LLC's proposed rule change to govern the trading of options on a new facility named MX2 Options. The notice indicates an extended timeframe for the SEC to review and act on this proposal to ensure thorough consideration.

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Notice 25 Aug 2025 regulation, securities, options trading, bitcoin, etf, liquidity, exchanges

📈Proposed Changes to Bitcoin ETF Options Trading Limits

The SEC has published a notice regarding MEMX LLC's proposed changes to position and exercise limits for Bitcoin ETF options. This proposal seeks to increase the limits significantly from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts based on trading volume, aiming to enhance liquidity and competitiveness in the market. The changes are intended to align with existing market dynamics and support institutional trading activities.

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Notice 25 Aug 2025 sec, regulation, options trading, bitcoin, etf, market structure, ibit

📈SEC Proposes Change to Options Position Limits for IBIT

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding the NYSE American LLC's proposal to amend Rule 904, which governs position limits for options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). The amendment aims to enhance trading flexibility and competitiveness by adjusting the previously fixed limit based on market data and trading volume, potentially allowing for increased positions.

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Notice 22 Aug 2025 sec, options trading, securities regulation, bitcoin, financial markets, etf

📈SEC Proposes New Position Limits for Bitcoin ETF Options

The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed changes to the position limits for options on Bitcoin ETFs, allowing for an increase from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. This change is expected to enhance market liquidity and competitiveness while maintaining safeguards against potential market manipulation. The adjustment aligns with similar rules approved for other ETF options, promoting efficiency and investor confidence in the marketplace.

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Notice 15 Aug 2025 regulations, finance, securities, options trading, bitcoin

📈Nasdaq BX Proposes Rule Change on Bitcoin ETF Options Limits

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a notice to amend its options position and exercise limits for the VanEck Bitcoin ETF, proposing a limit of 25,000 contracts. This rule change aligns the exchange with previous approvals from other exchanges, aiming to ensure a uniform trading environment for these options. The proposed change is now effective, seeking public comments.

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